Yamaha GT-2000 Turntable Social Group
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ateal
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Holy moly, two drool worthy GT2000’s in two days. Absolutely fantastic job brunomarcs. Love it. How does it sound?
ateal
Super Member
I saw that myself and thought it was very odd that this retailer in Indonesia has some very high end and very rare gear. Not sure it’s legit.
Could be wrong.
808_state
Super Member
That photo has been floating around for a while...pretty sure it's a scam.
808_state
Super Member
That is a big table...I dub thee behemoth!
that is one heck of a nice Turbo GT2000
Curious how it will sound and what is the total weight?
brunomarcs
Well-Known Member
This thing is great, I wanted to weigh it naked and compare with the stock unit but never did. It’ll take two men to pick it up and weigh now! I don’t know how I’m gonna carry it up to the house, it has to be close to 75 lbs but I’m bad at guessing weights, its like picking up a bundle of shingles.
808_state
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[QUOTE="brunomarcs, post: 12914909, member: 291320] It’ll take two men to pick it up and weigh now! I don’t know how I’m gonna carry it up to the house, it has to be close to 75 lbs but I’m bad at guessing weights, its like picking up a bundle of shingles.[/QUOTE]
"Welcome to Thunder-Plinth"
"Welcome to Thunder-Plinth"
Last week enjoying my GT-2000 a lot this weekend i have an listening session at home with some audiophile friends. The theme now is my personal Top 40 of music of which 30 will be played from vinyl. It was a pleasure going through my collection again with this marvellous turntable. I was in the market of selling my AT-33PTG II cartridge but i am in no hurry of selling it. As it sounds very good.
The Kenwood KD-990 will be picked up this weekend.
The Kenwood KD-990 will be picked up this weekend.
808_state
Super Member
PB, what headshell are you using with your GT & 33PTG II? Is it wood or some sort of composite?
ateal
Super Member
Can’t wait to hear what your friends think of it.
It is an Jelco HS 25 tonearm headshell with azimuth.
Wiil update there response here
I had my listening session last saturday it was bloody hot but that did not spoil the fun. Everyone was massively impressed by the GT2000 apperance. Also sounding very fluid and with attack.
As the cartridge is not 100% dialled in to the GT2000 i will ask a specialist to do this so that i know for sure i get maximum performance.
As the cartridge is not 100% dialled in to the GT2000 i will ask a specialist to do this so that i know for sure i get maximum performance.
What should be the next option to use on the GT2000
An external power supply. I can get one which is build on request based on original specs but on 230 volt.
Or should i go for these
Sound Isolation Spikes Maglev feet HIFI audio
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32467188144.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.4ed92e0e0281Dl
An external power supply. I can get one which is build on request based on original specs but on 230 volt.
Or should i go for these
Sound Isolation Spikes Maglev feet HIFI audio
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32467188144.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.4ed92e0e0281Dl
ateal
Super Member
Unfortunately I haven't been able to use a YOP-1 so cannot make the comparison between the two.
I have however just recently installed some simple low cost isolation measures to see what all the hype is about and can confirm that there are real benefits to be had with even the most simple isolation. My advice would be to order the isolation feet and then get the YOP-1. Each will offer incremental and complimentary improvements.
Also do not overlook room treatments. For me this was by far the biggest bang for the buck audio investment I have ever made.
brunomarcs
Well-Known Member
Ateal’s GT doesn’t work for some reason using his yop 1 and therefore traded it to me. Did you open it up and make sure the wire was connected? I’m sure you confirmed that. I wonder if on my GT which plays beautifully, I can stop the platter without much force, and yet high torque is mentioned frequently with the GT?
Thanks for your reply. Room treatment is an absolute must have. I have an acoustic treated ceiling island which works great without disrupting the room.
